Magpaawdit (en. To be granted an audience)

/mɑgˌpɑːˈɪdɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of requesting or seeking a chance to speak with someone, often of high rank.
He wanted to be granted an audience with the governor to express his thoughts.
Nais niyang magpaawdit sa gobernador upang ipahayag ang kanyang mga saloobin.
Requesting the opportunity to be with or talk to someone in an official setting.
Request an audience with the president if you wish to discuss your proposal.
Magpaawdit ka sa presidente kung nais mong talakayin ang iyong mungkahi.
Requesting to meet with a legislator or other official.
Request an audience with the legislators for more information on the law.
Magpaawdit ka sa mga mambabatas para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa batas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Request an audience with the king
Requesting an opportunity to meet someone with the king.
Magpaawdit sa hari

Related Words

audience
The opportunity to speak to someone.
pawdit
conversation partner
A person with whom there is a conversation or interaction.
kausap

Slang Meanings

To act cool or social
Mark said I should just magpaawdit at the party later at Josh's house.
Sabi ni Mark, magpaawdit lang daw ako sa party mamaya sa bahay ni Josh.
To impress
He magpaawdit his classmates with his new car.
Nagpaawdit siya sa mga kaklase niya sa bago niyang kotse.
To pretend to be cool
He was wearing a leather jacket, acting like he was magpaawdit on the street.
Naka-leather jacket siya, parang nagpaawdit lang sa kalsada.